Acaena novae-zelandiae (piripiri)
New Zealand native flora has a subtlety in its colour and form that is often overlooked. The eye of a macro lens uncovers a wonderfully detailed world of intricate beauty.
Otari Native Plant Museum in Wellington is a hidden treasure with one of the best collections of native plants in New Zealand, all easily accessible and beautifully displayed. An inspiring place to see how our special indigenous plants could be used in a garden or landscape - or just as a fantastic exploration of nature at its best. Mid November on this visit saw a wonderous display of flowers in all shapes and sizes.
Aciphylla ferox
Xeronema callistemon (Poor Knights lily)
Fucshia excorticata (with its amazing blue pollen)!
Discaria tomatou (matakoura or matagouri)
Geranium traversii
Clianthus puniceus (kakabeak)
Pachystegia insignis (Marlborough rock daisy)
(grass orchid)
Phormium cookianum
Carpodetus serratus (putaputaweta)
Viola lyallii
Rubus parvus (ground lawyer)
Veronica treadwellii
moss
